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1 November 12, 2015

Attn: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

RE: TIM VOGEL, PRES. LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC. REQUEST S AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING
COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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Tim Vogel

President Lancer Entertainment Group, LLC.

P. O. Box 36261 Charlotte, NC 28236

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2 **TABLE OF CONTENTS** 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

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SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER

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BACKGROUND

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BASIS FOR PETITION

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH LANCER ENTERTAINMENT

GROUP SEEKS EXEMPTION

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SEEKS AND THE

REASON LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SEEKS THE RELIEF

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP’S REQUEST

WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION TO LANCER ENTERTAINMENT

GROUP WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY

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SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP’S REQUEST

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CONCLUSION

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APPEN DICES

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3 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Mode rnizatio n and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA)

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

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4 **SUMMARY**

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP hereafter referred to as LEG seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System ( DJI Inspire 1 ) pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption wil l permit LEG to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites,

residential and commercial real estate, civil landscape s , video production for tel evision and film industry and events over certain areas of the United States.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER**

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP has for over 10

- years provided their clients ( which include private sector businesses and non

- profits, al ong with local state and federal agencies ) with expertise and knowledge in video and multi media marketing

, advertising

, public relations and training using advanced technologies and solutions. LEG has worked on thousands of productio ns over the past 15

- years in all type s of location s with a perfect client and employee safety record

. In the pas t we have suppl ied o u r clients aerial video and photography using

commercial aircraft . The objective of LEG and our Unmanned Aircraft System ( DJI Inspire 1 ) aerial operations is to provide a more affordable

, high

- quality production system for a variety of governmental, commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting

• Construction sites before and after

• A ppraisals

• Real

- estate marketing

• Economic development

• Civic landmarks

• Special event coverage

• Private and governmental training

• Television and Film production work

I, Tim Vogel, President/CEO of LEG has safely flown small RC electric quadcopters recreationally for approximately 3 years without incident. Tim Vogel has logged o ver 256 flight s and 400+ hours of flight time with the current Inspire 1 UAS.

**BACKGROUND**

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5 LEG seeks an exemption to operate DJI Inspire 1 for compensation or hire within the NAS. DJI Inspire 1 is vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI UAS has a maximum gross weight of approximately 5 lb. while having a diagonal dimension of 23.2” , a maximum speed of approximately 16.4’fps and a maximum flying height of 400'

. The DJI Inspire 1 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric

motors.

The DJI Inspire 1 that will be operated by LEG will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R P art 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

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**BASIS FOR PETITION**

Petitioner, LEG , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1

, UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated wit h the unmanned aircraft and its operation, LEG operation of DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, LEG requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to

aircraft with an airworthiness certificat e.

LEG submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be

ensured. LEG will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive main tenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, LEG will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges

and limitations: Pilot in command , is requested by LEG to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot

in C ommand (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.Lancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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6 LEG seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft ai rworthiness

, because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, LEG submits that they will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condit ion, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

LEG also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided to th e PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with LEG ’ s operati on of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 4 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, LEG seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. LEG submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 23 minutes . Battery power indicators are also able to show exactly how much battery power is left, as well as how much time is needed to return safely back to point of take

off.

In acc ordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, LEG provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

**A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.** 

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Timothy K. Vogel

President

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

P. O. Box 36261 Charlotte, NC 28236

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7 **B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which** LEG GROUP **Seeks Exemption.**

**1.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).** 

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command

, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, f or compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

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(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

**2.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).** 

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy con dition.

**3.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of**

**Section 91.121.**

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

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(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and

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8 (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

**4.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).** 

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection

(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

**5.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).** 

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

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(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) o f this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

**6.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of** Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenan ce, rebuilding, or alteration

, subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

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(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]

**7.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).** 

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as pro vided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

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9 (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

**8.** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).** 

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and

records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or a pproved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

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(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the

wor k performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft

for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and

each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

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10 (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapte r shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

**C. The Extent Of Relief** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks And The Reason**

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks The Relief.**

**1. Extent Of Relief** LANCER ENTERT AINMENT GROUP **Seeks And The Reason**

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).**

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in

command , is requested to the extent necessary to a llow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire

. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, LEG submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.Lancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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11 Further, v submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to v business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for c ompensation or hire.

**2. Extent Of Relief** LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks And The Reason** The

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).**

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent

requ ired to allow LEG to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e.,

LEG Aerial Operations Man ual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

LEG seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore

, LEG will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 ) prior to every flight, and further,

determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and

limitations below.

**3. Extent Of Relief LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP**  **Seeks And The Reason**

**LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.** 

Relief from Section 91.121, ent itled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to

the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL LEG seeks the requested relief because th e DJI Inspire 1 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought

to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire

1 UAS are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides

the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

**4. Extent Of Relief LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GR**  **OUP Seeks And The Reason** 

**LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).** 

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS duringLancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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12 daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a

total duration of 2 3 minutes. LEG seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that LEG proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and LEG proposed operating limitations , ensure that LEG will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 23 minutes

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**5. Extent Of Relief LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP**  **Seeks And The Reason**

**LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a),**  **91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).**

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, LEG requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, LEG will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the LEG Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and D JI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, LEG will document and

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

. **D. The Reasons Why Granting LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP**  **Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That**  **Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.**

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing LEG to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, rea l

estate, events and civic landscape over certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of LEG ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy

issues.

**1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.**

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS are battery powered and serve as a s afe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use

of a DJI Inspire 1 UAS would r educe the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.Lancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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13 Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion

aroun d airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircra ft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

**2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The** DJI Inspire 1 **UAS.**

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power

and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately

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- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled by battery powered electric motors, ra ther than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the l ack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS (weighing approximately 5 pounds at their maximum gross weight with diagonal dimension of 23.2 inches

, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral dam age to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies, like LEG , to remain competitive and

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technolo gy in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, companies such as LEG , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will

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14 companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; a nd allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the

United States and abroad.

**4. There Are No Privacy Issues.**

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades

, LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., LEG Aerial Oper ations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude r equirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

**E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided**  **By The Rule From Which LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP**  **Seeks Ex emption.** 

**1. Reasons Why The** DJI Inspire 1 UA S **Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.** 

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, LEG operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require a n airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of e nactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance r equired by section 334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

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(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their s ize, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; andLancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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15 (2) wh ether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements fo r Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the n ational airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, LEG submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS ; (b) the pil ot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

**a. The Specifications Of The** DJI Inspire 1 UAS **Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.**

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

**i. Technical Specifications Of The** DJI Inspire 1 **UAS**

**.** The technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Use r Manual , att ached hereto as Appendix A

.

**ii. The** DJI Inspire 1 UAS **Global Positioning Modes Enable The UAS To Remain**  **Within A Defined Operational Area.**

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and global positioning flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided
at pages 11 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual att ached hereto as Appendix A

.

**iii. The** DJI I nspire 1 UAS **Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.** 

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 second s, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Link is lost and the will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsaf e Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth at pages

12 through 14 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix A

.

**iv. The** DJI Inspire 1 **GCS And Its Operation.**

A complete description of the operat ion and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided in the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 User Manual is

att ached hereto as Appendix A

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16 **b. Flight Operations Of** DJI Inspire 1 UAS **Is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A**  **Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.**

LEG video production staff will be the only person s to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS . Additionally, a safety observe r will assist him at all times during flight time.

**c. Flights Of** DJI Inspire 1 UAS **Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating**

**Limitations.**

In seeking this exemption, LEG proposes to commercially operate DJI Inspire 1 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations

. 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following

aircraft desc ribed in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this
grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UA S may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 4 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be

in feet AGL.

5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical

certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) b y the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO

and PIC must be able to communicate v erbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can per form the functions prescribed in the operating

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17 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the cam era or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operat ing documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated

and re vised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for

amendment to i ts grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating

documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition

for s afe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight character istics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discre pancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts mu st be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.Lancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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18 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer

S afety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

class medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operate d under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights f or the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all person s not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight ru les (SVFR) are not

authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as

denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the opera tion is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator
upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less t han 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

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19 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to

the in tended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements

in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification ( N

Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communicati ons Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating.

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. B arriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a

situation arises where non participating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

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20 c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land own er/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boun daries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions

contained on the N TSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

**2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** 

LEG submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consiste nt with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels,

vehicles and structures.

Considering LEG proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set f orth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements ( See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROU P submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ’s specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted rel ief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

LEG will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

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21 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make an d model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior docu mented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during LEG ’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PI C must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the P IC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s pr oposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance

with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, LEG will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire

1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operat e the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

**3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** 

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22 the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and

limitations herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

**4. Rea sons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not**  **Adversely Affect Safety.**

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the

altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided to t he PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with LEG ’s operation of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero alti tude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11 062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

**5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** 

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS ; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the pro posed flight operations. Accordingly, LEG will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a

total duration of 23 minutes.

He re, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS ; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC

at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land

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23 Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respe cts, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

**6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requ irements Of Sections**  **91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** 

In seeking this exemption, LEG submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because v wil l use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., v Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maint enance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, LEG will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1

UAS.

Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents

, LEG will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix A and B; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS M aintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix C.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because v will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantl y, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are co nsidered.

In consideration of LEG ’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

, LEG submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granti ng exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS inLancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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24 circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemptio n Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

**7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.**

In accordance with Section 333 of the FA A Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions

, LEG requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which contain such safety

st andards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special

conditions will permit safe operation of the UAS for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any r equirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , since the airworthiness regulations of 1 4 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions , states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendme nts thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

, which contain suc h safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1 ) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

**• A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The** 

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25 LEG seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

**A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption LANCER ENTERTAINMENT** 

**GROUP Seeks:** 

This exemption will permit LEG to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of

the United States.

**• Any Additional Information, Views, Or**  **Arguments Available To Support**

LANCER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP **’s Request.** 

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS
may operate safely in the NAS. As such, LEG ’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, LEG will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

**CONCLUSION**

As set forth herein, LEG seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose

o f conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the inter ests of the public, by allowing LEG to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially within the NAS.

**WHEREFORE** , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, LEG respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C. F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Leading Edge to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.Lancer Entetainment Group, LLC P. O. Box 36261 Tim Vogel , Pres/CEO Charlotte, NC 28236

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26 Dated: Oct 6, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Timothy K Vogel

President Lancer Entertainment Group

P. O. Box 236261 Charlotte, NC 28236

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Appendices :

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– Link to DJI Inspire 1 Manual: Click on link below to download or open the PDF file containing this manual.

http://download.dji

- innovations.com/downloads/i nspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf